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Meet the rooks: Former coaches say Memphis will fall in love with Jake LaRavia, David Roddy

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 25, 2022 6:53 PM CT | Published: June 25, 2022 4:39 PM CT

David Roddy and Jake LaRavia’s college coaches relive the moment their players were drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies. 

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Drew Hill

Drew Hill

Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.


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